2nd International Symposium
on Conservation and Management of Wetlands 2016
27th - 28th September 2016
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu Sabah, Malaysia
Theme
Wetlands: Connectivity, Corridors & Catchments
Objectives
To understand the scientific basis of the management and conservation of wetlands
To identify new and innovative way of conserving wetlands
To highlight the importance of local stakeholders' involvement/ participation in conserving and management of wetlands
Target Participants
Practitioners
NGO's
Government Officials
Researchers
Academics & Students
Public
Meet the Committee
Datin Seri Panglima Dr. Ann Anton
Scientific Committee Chairperson
Ms. Patricia Natin
Scientific Committee Member
En. Mohd Nurazmeel Mokhtar
Organising Committee Member
Datuk Haji Zainie Abdul Aucasa
Advisor
Dr. Rahimatsah Amat
Main Organising Chairperson
Mr. George Ngui
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Finance Committee Chairperson
En. Muhammad Ali Syed Hussein
Scientific Committee Member
Mr. Omar Abdul Kadir
Organising Committee Chairperson
Ms. Nazirah Amidin
Finance Committee Member
Dr. John Tay
Scientific Committee Member
Ms. Jennyca Yopong
Organising Committee Member
Dr. Rahimatsah Amat
Scientific Committee Member
Mr. Davisthon Soitoh
Organising Committee Member
En. Mohd Bahrom Norbee
Organising Committee Member
Ms. Recheal Jane Ronnie
Organising Committee Member
Ms. Guslia Lahasing
Scientific Committee Secretariat
Ms. Rita Ignatius
Finance & Organising Committee Secretariat
Symposium Speakers
Prof. Dr. Jean WH Yong
Singapore University of Technology and Design
Ecosystem Approach to Mangrove Management
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Keynote Speaker
Prof. Chong Ving Ching
University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Impacts of Coastal Development and Transformations on Biodiversity and Fisheries Resources
Dr. Daniel Rex Richards
ETH Zurich Future Cities Laboratory, Singapore
Drivers of Mangroves Deforestation in Southeast Asia
Prof. Dr. Jurgenne H. Primavera
SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, Philippines
Mangrove-Friendly Aquaculture
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Publications
Ecosystem Approach to Mangrove Management
Organised by,
Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society (SWCS)
Supported by
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (MTCE)
Japan International Cooperation Agency-Sustainable Development for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Conservation (JICA-SDBEC)
World Wildlife Fund (WWF - Malaysia)
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